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CHAPTER 19

Freen

After eating and endless chatting with Rebecca, I invited her inside my house to rest and I will be washing the dishes. However, she insisted on helping me so we ended up doing it together.

We changed our footwear with slippers so that we could move properly. Good thing that Rebecca is wearing a comfortable gown.

She was washing the dishes while I was keeping our few leftovers in the fridge. I don't wanna waste food. That is why I used to eat my leftovers the same day or the next day.

"Where are your parents, Freen?" She suddenly asked.

I walked closer to her and stood beside her in front of the sink.

"They are living in our main house. They are just visiting me during weekends or I'll be the one to visit them." I answered while wiping the plates we used.

"So, you are just living here alone?" She asked again.

"Yes, but there are days that I am with my on-call helpers, Tatay Cardo and Nanay Mila. They are in their 40s already and they live outside this subdivision."

"Aren't you afraid of being alone?" She asked curiously.

"Since we are in a very exclusive subdivision, I don't have to worry about the security. Why? Are you worried?" I asked, teasing her.

She just rolled her eyes and smirked at me.

"Ok, we are done washing!" She exclaimed.

"Let me dry your hands," I said and immediately grabbed the rug to wipe her delicate hands.

I saw her blushing and smiling while looking at her hands.

"Why are you smiling like that, Rebecca?" I asked while looking at her.

"You know, you don't need to do that, Freen. I can do it by myself. But there you are, not giving me any chance to decline." She answered pertaining to what I was doing.

"Sorry, but I will not give you a single chance to decline my actions," I said and we both chuckled.

"You are spoiling me." She said while laughing.

"Done," I said and gave her a peck on her cheek.

I grabbed her hand and led her to the living room. I know she was blushing hard again.

"Let me show you my house," I said, still holding her hand and guiding her to the mini gym and the pool area at the side of my house.

We went to the 2nd floor. I just held her hand while walking together and talking about how I came up with the planning and designing. Rebecca is just listening attentively and giving some remarks sometimes.

"So I have my office here, this is where I usually work when I have some projects and this is where I also paint," I said.

Rebecca's eyes wandered with awe looking at some of my paintings and designs around the big room. She let go of my hand and looked closer at some of my work.

"I know that you are a good fashion and interior designer but I never thought that you could also paint well. They are all masterpieces. You are very talented, Freen." She said joyfully.

"Painting is just a hobby. I paint to relax when work and other things are being stressful".

"Can you teach me how to paint? I wanna learn too so that I can divert my attention to other things aside from working.". She said excitedly.

"Sure, Rebecca. Just tell me when and I'll be available." I said and gave her a big smile.

She approached me and gave me a tight hug like an excited kid.